FAQs

Educational therapy goes beyond traditional tutoring by addressing both academic challenges and underlying cognitive skills. Unlike tutoring, which focuses mainly on completing assignments or improving grades, educational therapy combines skill remediation with cognitive development. At Learning for All, each learner receives a personalized educational therapy plan, allowing Therapeutic Tutors to tailor every session for maximum impact.

Results vary for each learner based on their needs, goals, and learning profile. Progress depends heavily on the frequency and consistency of sessions, with regular weekly sessions leading to more meaningful and measurable growth.

The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, evidence-based method for teaching reading that focuses on building strong connections between sounds and symbols. The Barton Reading & Spelling System uses this approach and is:

• Explicit and systematic

• Multisensory

• Sequential

• Mastery-based

It is especially effective for learners with dyslexia and reading challenges.

Our Therapeutic Tutors complete over 100 hours of specialized training, including observations and co-teaching. All tutors hold at least a bachelor’s degree, and their full qualifications and profiles are available on our website.

We work with learners from kindergarten through high school, as well as college students, adults and senior citizens.

The duration of educational therapy varies depending on the learner’s needs, goals, and progress. Some learners require shorter-term support, while others benefit from long-term intervention for lasting skill development.

Yes, an initial screening is required. While IEPs and previous evaluations provide valuable information, our screening allows us to:

• Assess academic skills and cognitive processes together

• Observe how your learner responds to instruction and intervention

• Identify visual, auditory, and processing strengths and challenges

This ensures we create a fully individualized educational therapy plan and match your learner with the best Therapeutic Tutor.

Yes. Consistency is key for building trust and progress. Your child will typically work with one primary tutor, with a maximum of two if needed.

No, LFA does not provide formal diagnoses. However, we can offer recommendations and referrals to qualified professionals for diagnostic evaluations.

Absolutely. We encourage collaboration with schools to provide consistent, well-rounded support for your learner.

No additional homework is assigned. Tutors may provide optional supports like visuals or flashcards, but all core work is completed during sessions.

Yes, we provide referrals to trusted professionals following your child’s screening, if additional support services are recommended.

Session costs depend on the specific programs and interventions included in your child’s personalized educational therapy plan. These details will be outlined after the screening process.

After the screening, parents meet with one of our Directors to:

• Review results and observations

• Discuss the recommended therapy plan

• Ask questions about services and referrals

Meetings are available in person or via Teams

Educational therapy services at LFA are not covered by insurance, as they are considered educational rather than medical services. However, we understand that families may need support, which is why we offer a scholarship program for those with financial need. Scholarship eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis and includes specific requirements. We encourage families to reach out to learn more about available options.

We require a minimum of two sessions per week. This frequency helps ensure:

• Consistent progress

• Skill retention

• Faster growth, especially for learners with ADHD, dyslexia, or learning differences

We provide sessions at:

• Our Point Loma and Scripps Ranch clinics

• Partnered school campuses

Yes, we offer fully virtual sessions or a hybrid option (one in-person and one online session per week).

The first step is to schedule an initial intake call with one of our Directors. This call helps us understand your learner’s needs and explain the screening process.

We provide:

• A 6-month progress consultation

• Annual evaluations with updated testing and performance insights

We ask parents to remain in the lobby during sessions to help tutors build strong rapport and independence with learners.

No. If you choose to discontinue services, we require a minimum of two weeks’ notice.